Kumis

Ah, kumis. The only liquor on this list that’s made from that most nonalcoholic of beverages -- milk. Specifically, mare’s milk. Kumis has origins across the Central Asian steppe, the territory associated with the Mongol tribes. It was first made by fermenting mare’s milk in a horsehide canteen that was often strapped to a saddle and allowed to shake up and ferment over the course of a day out on horseback. It’s slightly less potent than beer, and we’re willing to wager that it’s somewhat less refreshing.